Job Description

The Researcher is responsible for conducting research projects across the Institute; these include the following aspects of the projects:

• Research planning and initiation.
• Equipment and Research Materials.??
• Project Human Resources.??
• Project Finances.??
• Risk Management and Mitigation.??
• Monitoring, Evaluation, reporting and project close out.

The Researcher is responsible for conducting research, development and supporting innovation. These include supporting the following research aspects:

• Invention.??
• Translation.??
• Commercialization.??
• Adoption and Use.?

The Researcher is responsible for supporting strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities. these include:

• Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators.??
• Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships.?

The Researcher is responsible for supporting Human Capacity Development that includes support of.

• Project staff and students.
• Self.?
• Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators.
• Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships.??
• The Researcher is responsible for supporting Human Capacity Development that includes support of
• Project staff and students.??
• Self.

• PhD in Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Science or closely related field,
• At least 3 years experience in agronomy related research post MSc with a national record of accomplishment on the level of a researcher
• Evidence of popular article publications will be an added advantage,
• Record of building national partnerships and networks.
• Minimum of 3 peer reviewed publications relevant to agronomy.???
• Registration with a scientific and/or professional body will be an added advantage.
• Proven record of writing proposals.
• Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for projects.??
• Proven record of participating as a speaker nationally.??
• Proven record for initiation, planning and execution of research projects, personnel management and financial management of projects.
• Proven track record of mentoring and/or supervising/co-supervising students.??
• Extensive knowledge of medicinal plant production systems.
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel.

Enquiries: Dr Meshack Mofokeng, Email: Mofokengm@arc.agric.zaClosing Date for Applications: 26 JULY 2024

The Agricultural Research Council